MEET - EAT - DRINK (The Med)

You're walking past the Victorian seafront shops on The Parade when you spot the warm glow from inside—this is the kind of place that makes you slow down. The Med takes Mediterranean food seriously without being precious about it, which is refreshing in Margate. You'll find yourself ordering another bottle of something interesting and genuinely good pasta that tastes like someone's been thinking about it. The space feels lived-in and properly buzzy, especially on weekends when locals are spilling out onto the pavement.